Our First Parisian Meal

We intended to get a crepe at a little shop across from the Galleries, but the place looked so inviting and “real” that we decided to have lunch instead. We aren’t sure of its official name but the awning said “creperie – saladerie” and the couple running it were extremely nice and helpful.

Side note: We decided before we went to Paris that, for the sake of what is potentially a once in a lifetime experience, we would suspend out vegetarianism and go with the “plate de jour” or whatever the restaurateur recommended to get a better sense of what French food is really all about. Additionally, we are trying to get a taste of as many regional cuisines as possible while we stay here.

We ordered the “plate de jour” and opted for a poisson dish (fish) and cunard (duck). Due to the language barrier, we accidentally ordered the same vegetable, which was a scalloped potato with mushrooms, but on the whole it was a great little lunch and an absolute ton of food. The eatery was great and as we walked away satisfied and a bit groggy, we realized it was probably an instance where we should tip as it wasn’t include and the owner had brought our food to us at the counter. We hurried back and gave her a couple of euros and she seemed pleased that we had. We once again said, “Merci, Au revoir!” and were on our way back to the Hotel for a shower and change of clothes.